Using violence to end violence?

It's a poor state of affairs if an almighty god has to resort to violence to correct the problems with his own creation. It just reflects the Iron Age mentality of the writers of Bible texts who knew that power was only gained from military victory.

You'll Be Back lyrics - From the Musical "Hamilton"

(This is King George singing to the American Colonies)

You say the price of my love is price you're not willing to payYou cry in the tea which you hurled in the sea as you see me go byWhy so sad?Remember we made an arrangement when you went awayNow you're making me mad.Remember despite our estrangement, I'm your man

You'll be backSoon you'll seeYou'll remember you belong to meYou'll be back Time will tellYou'll remember that I served you wellOceans rise, empire fallWe have seen each other through it allAnd when push comes to shoveI will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love

You'll be back Like before I'll fight the fight and win the warFor your loveFor your grace And I'll love you til my dying daysWhen you're gone, I'll go madSo don't throw away this thing we hadCause when push comes to shoveI will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love

Using violence to end unjust violence IS appropriate, those who set out to bring harm to my family might just get to the pearly gates early. I think even the most pacifist would want some retribution for the killing of their children. If you have trouble pulling the trigger think of the victims , I will sleep ok ending their sorry existence for harming my family.